Bitterfeld-Wolfen, May, 02nd 2012

Calyxo GmbH confirms the tremendous performance potential of photovoltaic devices based on CdTe technology made by its proprietary low cost atmospheric deposition technology. "This result shows the efficiency potential of Calyxo’s hot and fast deposition technology. Based on this achievement we are confident to reach 17%-18% cell efficiency and 14-15% top module efficiency later this year“, said Michael Bauer, Calyxo’s Chief Technology Officer.

Calyxo GmbH currently operates a 25 MWp production line with over 150 employees at the manufacturing plant that has been in commercial production since 2009 in Bitterfeld / Wolfen-Thalheim, also known as Solar Valley in Saxony-Anhalt. Calyxo GmbH is totally owned by the original technology provider Solar Fields, LLC, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

Bitterfeld-Wolfen, April, 02nd 2012

As can be seen from the recent Q-Cells SE press release, Q-Cells will declare insolvency on Tuesday, 03rd April 2012.

In order to clarify the Q-Cells press release, the former technology partner Solar Fields LLC had taken ownership of Calyxo in February 2011 from Q-Cells SE, and therefore Calyxo isn’t affected by the insolvency of Q-Cells SE.

The continuous development of Calyxo is guaranteed (see Press Release 21st February 2012), and we are pleased to work with you, as in the past, in the coming years together.

Please note that we will continue to inform you of future milestones achieved by Calyxo GmbH in upcoming releases.

Bitterfeld-Wolfen, February, 21st 2012

Calyxo GmbH of Bitterfeld / Wolfen-Thalheim confirms, with its innovative thin-film module, the tremendous performance potential of photovoltaic modules based on cadmium telluride technology.

The Calyxo record module has an output of 88.7 watts at an efficiency of 13.4 percent measured on aperture area. Based on these results, owner Solar Fields, LLC, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A. has decided to fund the company for the next years.

The testing body SGS Germany has officially confirmed the record numbers. With the production of the Calyxo record module, the development stages of the next generation have are already underway. This shows the potential of the Calyxo CdTe thin-film technology for the future. Calyxo’s standard module is 60*120 cm but Calyxo’s patented atmospheric continuous manufacturing process can produce modules as wide as 120 cm by any length desired, bringing more flexibility and lower costs to the solar industry.

In addition to the development of the highly efficient Calyxo record module, the CdTe specialists from Saxony-Anhalt and Calyxo USA, Perrysburg, Ohio have been able to further increase the efficiency of the currently produced CX3-series module to an average of 11.9 percent based on aperture area.

"The Calyxo development team rapidly reached another milestone on its efficiency roadmap aiming for even higher efficiencies in the near future. High module efficiencies in combination with our low cost atmospheric deposition technology are decisive factors for cost competitive solar energy“, said Michael Bauer, Calyxo’s Chief Technology Officer.

Calyxo GmbH currently operates a 25 MWp production line with over 150 employees at the manufacturing plant that has been in commercial production since 2009 in Bitterfeld / Wolfen-Thalheim, also known as Solar Valley in Saxony-Anhalt. Additional capital for the next years will be provided by the technology inventor Solar Fields, LLC, who took over total ownership of Calyxo GmbH in February 2011 from their former partner Q-Cells SE.
"With the financial contribution of our long-term shareholder Solar Fields, we will reduce our costs by the end of this year to less than 0.60 EUR per Wp, which corresponds to a cost reduction of nearly 30 percent from the recent level," states the managing director Florian Holzapfel, Calyxo (CEO), in defining the objectives for the future.

Bitterfeld-Wolfen, January, 1st 2012

The online shop of the Saxony-based PV manufacturer, Calyxo GmbH, has been available at www.shop.calyxo.com    since the 1st of January 2012. The proven CX modules from the CdTe thin-film technology specialists can be ordered online via the shop, in power classes ranging up to 72.5 Wp. Packages with 44 PV modules are available from as little as 891 euros.

Calyxo also present their CX kits in the "Offers" area of their online shop. These are prefabricated photovoltaic systems suitable for use in almost any location conforming to a category 2 wind and snow load zone. All system components are perfectly matched to each other to ensure high solar yields.

Among other products, Calyxo also offers a solar carport with an installed module power of 2.8 kWp as a CX kit. The complete system consisting of the carport kit, CX3 modules and a transformerless inverter tailored to match the system is available for a total price of 5,990.00 euros + VAT. For this price the customer receives a permit-free solar carport with 2 parking spaces and 40 CX modules delivering a total power of 2.8 kWp. When installed at a location such as (e.g.) Ingolstadt, the system delivers a revenue of approx. 695 euros per annum, which represents an investment return of over 5 per cent.

In addition to the carport, the customer can also order a perfectly tailored and prefabricated system consisting of a Home Grid CX kit delivering a solar system power of 4.2 kWp and a Roof Top Parallel kit delivering 11.1 kWp. The Roof Top Parallel system is a complete package specially designed for flat roofs. This system highlights the advantages of the Calyxo CdTe thin-film technology. The usual mounting frames required to provide an optimum solar irradiation angle are not necessary. This also allows the implementation of PV systems over large roof areas to provide a visually attractive homogeneous appearance. The Calyxo Home Grid CX kit is a complete package containing all the necessary components for implementing a 4.2-kWp photovoltaic system, which is sufficient to cover the needs of a 4-person household.

All Calyxo CX kits are commissioned and made ready for delivery within five days. The systems are perfectly tuned to match each other and are very easy and uncomplicated to install – especially because the base profiles are already trimmed to the correct length. The system layout and specification of the inverters is also predefined, which greatly simplifies and accelerates the planning process. The Calyxo CX kits can be used on buildings up to a maximum height of 25 m and at roof pitches of 3° to 60°.